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Western Brass Quintet celebrates 50th anniversary season

News

… two new works at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15 , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The works were commissioned especially for this occasion: "The Better … $5 for students, and are available from Miller Auditorium online or by calling (269) 387-2300 or (800) 228-9858. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38481

Boston event recognizes WMU climate leadership status

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… Boston event recognizes WMU climate leadership status Submitted … sustainability achievements garnered more than 9,000 votes online. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two high-profile national … of the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment. Just two research universities were among the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20557

WMU students claim two of six statewide scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… College of Business were among just six students statewide to win 2020-21 scholarships from The Adcraft Club of … experience," says Allen. "I was able to meet with accomplished professionals from the advertising industry, and … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62542

Annual Music Showcase Spectacular slated

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… Spectacular at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 , in Miller Auditorium. This showcase of talent for WMU’s internationally … $5 for students, and are available from Miller Auditorium online or by calling (269) 387-2300 or (800) 228-9858. … Produced by Greg Jasperse , conductor of the Gold Company, this event will showcase the polished ensemble …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37742

Engineering student awarded prestigious Department of Defense SMART scholarship

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Scholarship. “This award gives students a chance to not only drive engineering innovation but also protect … through the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. He completed a summer internship at P.J. Wallbank Springs and … For more WMU news, arts and events, visit WMU News online.   …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68119

Making AI more accessible for people with speech differences

W Magazine

… Erin Flynn on Dr. Hope Gerlach-Houck is on a team working to create voice-activated technology that is accessible for … lives—from health care to employment systems. Several large companies, for instance, now use AI-driven interviews to … type of voice-activated technology they currently use and where it falls short. "We want to get a good feel for how …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71793

WMU researcher finds little connection between violence, video games

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… "knows" violent video games desensitize youths to violence, increasing their violent tendencies. But a … published in a number of leading scientific journals and online, including in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence … says it seems nearly every highly publicized shooting comes with another slam against violent video games, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36296

WMU, Cooley Law School formally ink long-discussed affiliation accord

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… Thomas M. Cooley Law School met on the WMU campus Sept. 17 to witness the formal signing of an affiliation agreement … the move. Some 200 people, including leaders in the legal community from central and southwest Michigan, attended the … also discussing use of each other's facilities in locations where both do not already have a presence. Under terms of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9428

Education student receives achievement award from YWCA Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

…   Whitney Lewis, center, stands with Dr. L. Marshall Washington, Kalamazoo Valley Community College president, and WMU President Edward … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News  online.   …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71728

Global education leader named interim associate provost at Haenicke Institute for Global Education

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… on Dr. Ying Zeng KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Ying Zeng , director of Asian Initiatives at Western Michigan University’s … as senior coordinator on Asia. Zeng holds a Ph.D. in comparative culture with a focus on Chinese American social … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/08/ying-zeng-interim-hige